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Down which things run away or get lost? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

plughole

(Other definitions for plughole that I've seen before include "What's designed for draining" , "Bath drain" , "outlet" , "It can be stopped" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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